Pedal the palm-fringed perimeter of a car-free island on two wheels, circling Gili Trawangan’s coastal path past coconut groves, low-tide reefs, and waterfront cafés. Gentle terrain and ocean breezes set an easy pace for photo stops and swims wherever the water looks most inviting.

Share the sandy lanes with bicycles and traditional cidomo horse carts, then pause toward evening as the sky warms to gold and crimson with sunset over Mount Agung on the horizon. Bike hire is included during your Gili T stay, giving you freedom to explore at any time.

Cook Balinese recipes in a family-run kitchen set among Ubud’s rice fields, learning to pound aromatic bumbu Bali spice paste, fold banana-leaf parcels, and grill satay over coconut husk embers. Fresh herbs, lemongrass, and galangal set the island’s bright, citrusy flavor profile.

Hear how village traditions and the subak irrigation system shape daily life, then gather to taste what you’ve prepared—dishes like satay lilit, lawar, and sambal that balance heat, sweetness, and limey lift. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Hike by starlight to the 1,717 m summit of Mount Batur, arriving as the first light spills over Lake Batur and Bali’s highest peak, Mount Agung. Volcanic gravel underfoot and cool pre-dawn air set a steady rhythm toward the rim.

At the top, watch a sunrise over the caldera while steam vents whisper from the earth in this UNESCO Global Geopark. Local guides share stories of recent eruptions and village life on the fertile slopes below. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Raft the rainforest-cloaked Ayung River through a corridor of overhanging jungle, birdsong, and sculpted canyon walls. Tackle fun, splashy class II–III rapids suitable for first-timers, with professional guides leading safe lines and pointing out hidden waterfalls.

Between riffles, drift past riverside carvings and quiet eddies where kingfishers perch. The combination of warm water, basalt cliffs, and quick-fire drops makes this Bali classic both scenic and spirited. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Dive the Gilis’ coral slopes with a PADI-certified guide, exploring sites known for turtles, schooling fusiliers, and the occasional reef shark. Clear, gentle conditions make an inviting arena to scuba dive, whether you’re refreshing skills or adding another logbook stamp.

Depending on conditions, locations may include sites like Shark Point, Turtle Heaven, or the Bounty Wreck, where soft corals sway and macro life hides in crevices. All equipment and briefings are provided. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cruise by outrigger boat into translucent seas to explore Gili Meno and Gili Air, drifting above coral gardens where parrotfish flash by and turtles often glide past. Mask up for easy, shallow-water snorkelling at calm sites known for vivid reef life and postcard-clear visibility.

Savour a relaxed beachside lunch with toes-in-the-sand views before more time to swim and unwind. Guides choose spots with favorable conditions, which can include the photogenic underwater ‘Nest’ sculptures off Gili Meno. Expect gentle swells, abundant fish, and serene island horizons throughout this salt-sprayed day.

• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

• Seminyak: Kick off your Bali adventure with welcome drinks at one of the island’s most happening beach clubs (first cocktail on us!). But it’s more than just a sunset sip – Potato Head works with the local community to recycle, reduce waste, and reuse plastic, turning sustainability into a serious vibe.  Learn how they’ve slashed landfill waste from 50% to just 3%, and get a peek at their community projects – from the Sweet Potato Farm providing food and jobs, to Nasi Bungkus delivering meals to orphanages, and the Waste Lab creating cool decor from recycled materials. Heads up though, this experience is subject to availability.
• Gili Trawangan: Best way to get around Gili T? A bike, ofc! No motorised vehicles are allowed on Gili (good for us tho, who doesn’t love a lovely seaside bike ride anyway?). We’ll hire a bike for the 3 wonderful days that we’re gonna spend exploring this idyllic island.
• Gili Trawangan: It’s time to explore the world-famous Gili Islands! First, we’ll zip through the turquoise water on an outrigger boat to Gili Mano (the most underexplored island of the three) for a full morning of snorkelling over vibrant corals, schools of fish, and even sea turtles – if you’re lucky! Then we’ll head to Gili Air for a beachside lunch at a local eatery. Afterwards, you’ve got some time to chill around and go swimming in the crystal clear sea before we make our way back to Gili Trawangan.

Contiki

Toast the coast with welcome drinks at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club, where daybeds face a glowing sunset over the Indian Ocean and the soundtrack rolls from beachy chill to upbeat after sundown. Sip, mingle, and soak in Bali’s contemporary creative scene beside palms and surf.

Discover how the venue’s recycling-driven design and Waste Lab turn refuse into function and art, reflecting Bali’s community-minded ethos. Learn about projects that support local producers and cut landfill dramatically, adding real purpose to your first night’s celebration. This experience is subject to availability.